"Newton's career is an intriguing one that could have been one of the greatest of all-time had he not been kicked out of school, intertwined with a recruiting scandal or left early for the NFL," Athlon writes. "But his one season in 2010 was one of the best in history."

Newton is the only player on the list to have played only one season at their school. The publication also lists a one-year stint with Florida in 2008, when he touched the ball a total of seven times (two passes, five carries).

The publication ranks 10 quarterbacks without national titles ahead of Newton.

Newton, who was the first SEC player to throw for 2,000 yards and run for 1,000 yards in a single season, is one of three players in the BCS era to win the Heisman and a national championship in the same season.

Former Auburn quarterback Jason Campbell is also on the list at No. 69. Campbell threw for 7,299 yards and 45 touchdowns with 24 interceptions in his career.